Paita Province
Paita | |
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![]() Location of Paita in the Piura Region | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Piura |
Founded | March 20, 1861 |
Capital | Paita |
Government | |
• Mayor | Teodoro Edilberto Alvarado Alayo |
Area | |
• Total | 1,785.16 km2 (689.25 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 129,892 |
• Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 2005 |
Website | www |
The Paita Province is one of eight provinces of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru.
Location[]
The province is located along the pacific coast. Its capital city, Paita, is one of the main ports of Peru..
Boundaries[]
- North Talara Province, Sullana Province
- East Sullana Province
- South Piura Province
- West Sea of Grau.
Political division[]
The Province is divided into seven districts, which are:
Capital[]
The capital of the province is the city of Paita.
See also[]
- Piura Region
- Peru
External links[]
- (in Spanish) Official website of the Paita Province
Categories:
- 1861 establishments in Peru
- Provinces of the Piura Region